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Event Series Play at Farm-in-the-Zoo

Play at Farm-in-the-Zoo

Lincoln Park Zoo 2001 North Clark Street, Chicago, IL, United States

From sorting pinecones to digging in smooth seeds, children ages 1–5 will explore the sights, smells, and textures that nature has to offer during this free, open-ended experience. Take in a tall tale during story time, get messy at the process art station, sift and scoop at the sensory bin, or make music.

Free
Event Series Summer at the Shell

Summer at the Shell

Reed-Keppler Park 129 W. National Street, West Chicago, IL, United States

Celebrate music, drama, family, and the arts.  June 23 — Scott Piner Magic July 7 — The Headspin Guy July 21 — Miss Make Believe August 4 — Leonardo Music August 11 — Traveling World of Reptiles

Free

Battle of the Books

La Grange Park Public Library 555 N. La Grange Road, La Grange Park, IL, United States

The Public Library Battle of the Books will be held at La Grange Library. Email childrens@lplibrary.org or teens@lplibrary.org with any questions you may have.

Free

World Cup Tape Flags

Geneva Public Library 227 S 7th Street, Geneva, IL, United States

It's World Cup time! Use washi tape and watercolors to make a flag of your favorite team's country.

Free
Event Series Wacky Wednesday

Wacky Wednesday

Norman P. Smalley Pool 665 S. York Street, Elmhurst, IL, United States

Enjoy a super day at Smalley Pool during Wacky Wednesday, 1-4 pm! Fun and games for kids of all ages. Regular daily admission rates apply. June 14 - Superheroes June 28 - Summer Olympics July 26 - Luau August 2 - Pirates

regular admission

Nature I Spy

Barrington Area Library 505 N Northwest Highway, Barrington, IL, United States

I spy with my little eye….a nature scavenger hunt! Use our clues to find what’s “hiding” on our Library lawn. Bring the whole family. Register one name per family. BALibrary Lawn, east of the upper parking lot.

Free
Event Series Summer Sounds

Summer Sounds

Roosevelt Collection Shops 150 W. Roosevelt Road, Chicago, IL, United States

Live music, local eats and fun for all ages, the Roosevelt Collection Shops, 150 W. Roosevelt Rd., is proud to announce an all-new Summer experience to be hosted select Wednesday evenings, beginning June 14 through August 16 from 5-7 pm. Summer Sounds at Roosevelt Collection will bring nine talented local musicians to their spacious center...

Free

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